What are Dental Implants?
Tooth loss is a dental health problem that affects many Americans at some point in their life. Over the years, modern dentistry perfected tooth restoration treatments to lead us to the permanent and advanced solution of dental implants. Dental implants set the standard in tooth restoration. Most people think of dental implants as a simple replacement tooth, but it’s actually a lot more advanced than this.
The Technology Behind Dental Implants
Tooth implants are an advanced prosthetic system that are made of three main components: the fixture, the abutment, and the crown. Each element of the implant plays an advanced role in treating all of the detrimental health effects of tooth loss. You can think of a dental implant as being similar to an iceberg. The majority of the work is done under the surface by the fixture and the crown serves as the beautiful glacial tip.
- Implant Fixture: The implant fixture is the first part of the implant system that are placed into your gums. The fixture made out of titanium alloy insert. I know, that sounds complicated. Basically, a titanium-alloy insert is an incredibly durable titanium screw that isn’t harmful to your gums. In fact, it’s healthy for your gums, because it’s able to fuse directly to your bone tissue. You can think of the fixture as the “root” of your tooth. After the fixture is installed, the jaw begins to generate bone tissue that wraps around and through the fixture to securely keep everything in place. The biological fusion of the jaw bone to the fixture is a process known as osseointegration. Since this process is super important, we’ll talk more about it later.
- Abutment: The abutment is a small titanium connector that is fastened to the fixture. The abutment is sometimes called a “post.” The post is an important piece of technology because it’s the mechanism that secures the crown to the fixture.
- Crown: The crown is the visible part of your implant. It’s also known as a dental prosthesis. Dr. Cooper will uniquely fit your crown in his San Jose office, so you can have optimal comfort, fit, and appearance. Your crown will be matched to your natural teeth’s color, size, and shape, so your new tooth will blend with your other teeth.
Make Your Smile Complete Again
At Contemporary Dental Arts, we will make your new tooth look so realistic that your friends and family won’t even know the difference. Unlike other tooth restoration treatments, your dental implants will be a permanent fixture that will never slide around or become loose. You can feel comfortable knowing that your implant is there for good. Not to mention, tooth implants are easy to maintain. All you have to do is brush and floss them regularly and make sure you schedule routine dental checkups. Treat your dental implant like it’s your real tooth.
Don’t live with missing teeth or settle for a shoddy restoration solution. You shouldn’t have to worry about your prosthetic tooth falling out in the middle of dinner. Choose the tooth restoration option that will offer all of the benefits of real and healthy teeth. Don’t let your poor dental health get out of hand and get on track to living a life full of smiles. Give Contemporary Dental Arts a call today at 408-740-5317 for a free consultation.
